Fake cashiers checks

freemant1993
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I have a vehicle for sale on Ebay.  I have listed the acceptable method of payment as cash (in person) or cashiers check.  I have been reading where a number of fake/fradulent cashiers checks have been tendered for payment recently around our state.  What can a seller do to protect themselves in this case?

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DPCreations
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Protection:  Don't accept a cashier's or bank check.

When selling a vehicle make sure you are using eBay motors and follow all of their rules.

As for payment, cash only, no exceptions.

Another option:  You and the buyer walk into the buyer's local bank and watch as the local bank prepares a bank check.  Caution:  It may be difficult to cash a bank check as there is no way of verifying validity.

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